Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Blockchain Paves the Way for Genuine Innovation in Islamic Finance

With the coronavirus continuing to ravage the world and close to a fifth of the world's population — or 1.5bn people — being asked...

Banks Well Capitalized to Withstand Stresses

Banks in Malaysia are well-capitalized to withstand stresses on asset quality, according to RAM Ratings. In its Banking Scoreboard report, the rating agency said the...

Islamic Investments a More Stable Choice in Uncertain Times

Shariah-compliant investments may be a better choice for investors during times of uncertainty, like now, according to the country’s second largest Islamic asset manager,...

Jinnah Airport to Be Pledged: Rs 700 Billion to Be Raised...

Fearing lower tax and non-tax revenue and higher expenditure due to coronavirus spread across the country, Finance Division has decided to raise over Rs...

Banks Well Capitalised to Withstand Stresses

Banks in Malaysia are well capitalised to withstand stresses on asset quality, according to RAM Ratings. In its Banking Scoreboard report, the ratings agency...

FWD Takaful Launches Two New Medical Riders, Extensions that Cover Covid-19...

FWD Takaful Berhad has unveiled two new medical plans that offer comprehensive and flexible coverage. The FWD Medical Rider and FWD Medical Executive Rider plans...